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Reform has surged to within just two points of the Conservatives in the latest YouGov poll following the return of Nigel Farage as leader – and a woman has been charged with assault after a milkshake was thrown at the Reform leader.
Elsewhere, the Queen was moved to tears during commemorations for the 80th anniversary of D-Day as the King warned we must never forget the service and sacrifice of veterans.
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Reform close gap on Tories to two points after Farage return
Mr Farage’s party is up by two percentage points to 17 per cent, with the Conservatives down two on 19 per cent. Labour is down six to 40 per cent, meaning its lead is now 21 points in the wake of YouGov changing its methodology and the former Ukip leader making a return to frontline politics – follow live updates.
OnlyFans model charged after Farage milkshake attack
Victoria Thomas-Bowen, 25, is alleged to have thrown a McDonald’s drink at the Reform party leader on his first day campaigning to become the new MP for Clacton on Tuesday. Essex Police said Ms Thomas-Bowen, an OnlyFans model, will appear at Colchester Magistrates’ Court on July 2.
